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G59 JUA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 JUA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 39,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,214 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 35,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,797 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,229 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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G59 JUA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G59 JUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G59 JUA registered?

G59 JUA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G59 JUA safe to buy?

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